The ability to incubate chicken eggs is a crucial skill for every homesteader. Chickens are one of the most versatile and productive livestock on homesteads of any size, producing eggs, meat, and a good source of manure for composting. Having the skills and supplies needed to incubate your own eggs means the flexibility to increase your flock when, and as, needed. An … [Read more...] about How to Incubate Chicken Eggs for Your Homestead
Firewood: A Homesteader’s Sustainable Heat Source (Ultimate Guide)
When winter is approaching, a well-cured, ample stack of firewood equals peace of mind for a homesteader focused on living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Homeowners that heat their homes with wood spend about half the costs as those who use more traditional sources of propane, oil, or electric baseboard heaters. Some homesteaders use wood heat as their only source of … [Read more...] about Firewood: A Homesteader’s Sustainable Heat Source (Ultimate Guide)